Sharon Kay Akin – Benton

Sharon Kay Akin, 65, of Benton, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 at Herrin Hospital.

Sharon was born in Decatur, IL on August 2, 1949, the daughter of Earl and Beatrice (Layman) Hosick.

Sharon married Clifford L. Akin on April 10, 1967 and he preceded her in death on May 6, 2004.

She is survived by her children Patrick Akin, Loretta Bearden and husband Jeff, Kimberly Akin, Roger Akin and wife JoAnna, Lacey Akin and Ryan Akin; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; three brothers Ray Earl Hosick, Mike Hosick and Donnie Hosick and one sister Corinne Brookshire. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and by two brothers, Carl Hosick and Roy Hosick.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015 at Morton & Johnston Funeral Home in Benton. Burial will be in the Brady Cemetery, in Akin. Visitation will after 11 a.m. until the time of the service on Saturday and the funeral home.

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